ZEN JUDO
ZEN JUDO
ZEN JUDO
ZEN JUDO
HANDBOOK
HANDBOOK
HANDBOOK
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© H.B. Cavalcanti, 2000
BRIEF HISTORY OF ZEN JUDO
BRIEF HISTORY OF ZEN JUDO
BRIEF HISTORY OF ZEN JUDO
BRIEF HISTORY OF ZEN JUDO
Judo had its origin in the Japanese art of Ju-jutsu, a system of hand-to-hand combat. The bushi
of feudal Japan (samurai) are usually credited for developing it. Ju-Jutsu was known by several names
throughout Japanese historyBtaijutsu, yawara, kempo, kugusoku, kumiuchi, koshi nomawari. What is
unique to the art is the use of skill, finesse and flexibility rather than strength to overpower opponents.
Economy of energy, balance, and grace were the outstanding hallmarks of its practitioner. S/he was
expected to be soft and pliable, winning by appearing to yield.
During the feudal period, Ju-jutsu was part of the bushi training, along with archery, spearfighting,
swordsmanship, firearms, horsemanship, tactics, and etiquette. Its importance grew with the rise of the
bushi class after the late Heian period. Subsequent periods of Japanese history (Kamakura, 1185-1336;
Muromachi, 1336-1573; Tokugawa, 1603-1868) saw the art become more diversified and specialized as it
was taught in schools (ryus) that emphasized different aspectsBthrowing, groundwork, strikingBaccording
to their founders' vision.
Given the constant state of war in Japanese feudal history, ryus tested their vision of Ju-jutsu on
the battlefield, where survival was the premium. The three hundred years of peace that followed the
Japanese civil wars changed the nature of the art. Under the harsh Tokugawa martial codes combats
between bushi became rarer. On the other hand, unarmed combat was more usual. The rise of the
common citizen at the end of the period required that Ju-jutsu techniques be adapted to their everyday
life needs. At that time, several ryus gave up their insistence on ceremonial or ritual posturing in favor of
a practical approach to hand-to-hand combat. By the end of the period, the ancient martial arts of Japan
(Bu-jutsu) created for a warrior class began to fade as the martial ways (Budo) created for the commoner
gained importance.
Budo was not simply a collection of fighting techniques. It was also a spiritual discipline, a way of
life. With the Meiji Restoration (1868), several branches of the martial arts changed names and
orientation--KyuJutsu became Kyudo, Iai-Jutsu became Iaido, Aiki-Jutsu became Aikido, and Ju-jutsu
became Judo. There was a shift from a warfare approach to everyday life principles. Schools passed their
tradition to students in the form of techniques, philosophy and ethics. Students were expected to be fully
versed on hand-to-hand combat but also to embody the philosophy of the ryus= founders.
Dr. Jigoro Kano, founder of modern Judo, was born in Mikage, in the Hyogo Prefecture, on October
28, 1860. Shihan Kano never viewed martial arts as a means to display physical prowess or superiority.
A pacifist, he studied them to find harmony in his dealings with others. In his youth Kano studied Ju-jutsu
under Sensei Teinosuke Yagi, Sensei Hachinosuke Fukuda (Tenshin-Shinyo ryu), and after graduating from
Tokyo University, under Sensei Iikubo (Kito ryu).
His search for a unifying principle for the techniques he learned led Kano to Seiryoku Zenyo
(maximum efficiency in mental and physical energy). To him, only techniques that saved physical and
mental energy should be incorporated into a Do. The idea was to use the energy of one's opponent to
defeat his or her aggression. He called his system Judo, and to propagate it he founded the Kodokan (the
"school to learn the way") at the Eishoji temple in 1882.
Kano=s system was built around three major arts: throwing (nage waza), groundwork (katame waza)
and striking (atemi waza). Throwing techniques, drawn from the Kito ryu, were further divided into
standing (tachi waza) and sacrifice (sutemi waza) techniques. Standing techniques included hand (te
waza), hip (koshi waza) and foot (ashi waza) throws. Sacrifice techniques include full (ma sutemi waza)
and side sacrifice (yoko sutemi waza) projections.
Groundwork and striking techniques were drawn more heavily from the Tenshin-Shinyo ryu.
Groundwork was organized into groundholds (osaekomi waza), strangulations (shime waza) and joint locks
(kansetsu waza). While Kano taught groundholds earlier to his students, shime and kansetsu waza were
saved for those who had attained a higher ranking. High ranking students were also expected to know the
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art of resuscitation (kappo), so as to conduct their training in a safe and responsible manner.
Judo's striking techniques included upper (ude ate) and lower (ashi ate) limb blows. Among the
techniques used were those fists, elbows, hand-edges, fingers, knees and feet strikes. Because of its lethal
nature, Atemi waza was also taught exclusively to high ranking Judokas at the Kodokan.
The Judo syllabus was taught in a well-structured manner. Standing techniques were organized
into five sets ranking from less strenuous or technically difficult to more advanced (the Gokyo no waza).
Ground and striking techniques were organized into sets also. All sets were introduced slowly as Judokas
became more proficient in the art. Students were divided into mudansha (color belt level) and yudansha
(black belt level). Mudansha were ranked into five grades (kyus) while yudansha were ranked into ten
degrees (dans). Ranks indicated the student's level of expertise in the art as different techniques were
introduced at each level.
To complete the transition from Jutsu (martial) to Do (way of life), Kano added a strict code of
ethics and a humanitarian philosophy to his system. Kodokan instructors and students were expected to
be outstanding examples of good character and honest conduct. Any hand-to-hand combat outside of the
dojo or behavior that brought shame to the school would lead to suspension or expulsion.
Kano's ultimate concern for the well-being of both the individual and the community is reflected
in his teaching methods and in Judo's second guiding principle. Kano utilized four teaching methods in his
dojo: randori (free practice of all techniques, similar to the physical training of the Ju-jutsu schools), kata
(pre-arranged forms, considered the more technical rituals of the art), ko (his systematic lecturing), and
mondo (periods of question and answer).
The debates between Kano and his disciples led him to the second principle of Judo, Jita Kyoei
(mutual benefit and prosperity). Kano believed that the diligent practice of Judo should lead to the
realization that one could not progress at the expense of others;only mutual prosperity offered the key
to any real progress in human life. He was so taken with the principle that he regarded its diffusion,
through Judo, as his greatest mission in life.
Most of Judo's development took place around the turn of the century. In 1889 Kano traveled to
Europe and America to promote the art. He would make as many as eight trips to other continents to
propagate Judo before his untimely death at sea, on May 4, 1938.
Judo=s technical aspects came into full maturity in 1900 with the founding of the Kodokan
Yudanshakai (association of black belt holders). On July 24, 1905 eighteen masters representing the
leading Japanese Ju-jutsu ryus gathered at the Butokukai in Kyoto to join Kano's system. Kano's work had
triumphed over Ju-jutsu in Japan. The final touches were added in 1909 when the Kodokan became a
foundation and in 1920 with the revision of the Gokyo no Waza. The art's intellectual and moral philosophy
came into full being by 1922 with the creation of the Kodokan Cultural Judo Society.
Between 1912 and 1952 (when the International Judo Federation was founded), several of Kano's
disciples immigrated to other continents to spread the art. Sensei Gunji Koizumi, 7th Dan, went to Great
Britain in 1918, to found the London Budokwai. Mikinosuke Kawaishi, 7th Dan, a world expert on Judo
kata, went to France in 1922. Sensei Sumiyuki Kotani, 8th Dan in 1952, trained the first team of American
Air Force Judokas at the Kodokan (that team became the seed of American Judo and what is now the
United States Judo Association). As Judo spread throughout the West it slowly gained the form of a sport.
Its inclusion in the 1964 Olympic Games and popularity in World and Regional Games led to an emphasis
on its physical aspects, sometimes at the expense of its intellectual, moral and spiritual underpinnings.
In an effort to preserve the philosophical and spiritual aspects of Dr. Kano's art Zen Judo was
created in England in 1974. Judo had been introduced to Great Britain in the early 1900s with Sensei Yukio
Tani. He was followed by Sensei Uyenishi who taught Judo to the British Army at Aldershot. Sensei Gunji
Koizumi founded the most famous Judo club in the country, the Budokwai of London, where he and Tani
taught for many years. The post-war period saw the organization of several major Judo associations Great
Britain. The British Judo Association (BJA) was the largest and most influential. Not long after the BJA's
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creation, the British Judo Council was formed under the influence of Sensei Tani, and a third organization,
the Kyu Shin Do, was created by Sensei Kenshiro Abe.
Zen Judo originated from the Kyu Shin Do. Shihan Dominick McCarthy, the founder of Zen Judo,
was trained in the Kyu Shin Do system. When the Kyu Shin Do began to emphasize more Western aspects,
Shihan McCarthy created a separate group to preserve its original spirit. In September 1974 the Zen Judo
ryu came into life at the Community Center on Love Lane, Petersfield, England.
Since its creation, Zen Judo has spread across England. There have been clubs also in Germany,
Canada and now in the United States. The first American dojo opened its doors on March 6, 1991 in
Nashville, Tennessee, under the leadership of Sensei H.B. (Keo) Cavalcanti. The first American Zen black
belts were awarded in his club to Kimberly Sory, Stephanie Bunte, Elizabeth McDaniel, and Neal Warren.
Zen clubs tend to attract a good following, with low membership dropout and high retention rates.
Student interest in the art seems considerably greater than in the competitive styles. As an effort to
preserve the traditional style of Judo pioneered by Dr. Kano, Zen Judo dojos do not participate in
tournaments or competitions. As a Judo ryu it is devoted to technique, skill, and merit rather than the
athletic ability.
Bibliography
Brian N. Bagot. Zen Judo: A Way of Life. Wareham: Dojo Books, 1994.
Pat Harrington. Judo: A Pictorial Manual. Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle, 1992.
E. J. Harrison. The Fighting Spirit of Japan. Woodstock: The Overlook Press, 1982.
Jigoro Kano. Kodokan Judo. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1986.
Kyuzo Mifune. The Canon of Judo. Tokyo: Seibundo Shinkosha, 1956.
T. Otaki and D. Draeger. Judo Formal Techniques. Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle, 1983.
O. Ratti and A. Westbrook. Secrets of the Samurai. Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle, 1973.
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RULES OF JUDO
RULES OF JUDO
RULES OF JUDO
RULES OF JUDO
Kyuzo Mifune, Judan
1. Have no falsehood in mind.
Reluctance or deceit are not conducive to the inner harmony required by Judo practice.
2. Do not lose self-confidence.
Learn to act wholeheartedly, without hesitation. Show reverence toward the practice of Judo, by
keeping your mind in it.
3. Learn proper attitude.
The attitude, much like the posture in Judo, ought to be natural. Camouflage or affectation should
be avoided. The essence of life is in truth. Nature is ever unchangeable because truth is
omnipresent. If a person can find him/herself in it, he or she is able to act freely.
4. Keep your balance.
The center of gravity follows the movement of the body. The center of gravity is the most important
element in maintaining stability. If it is lost, the body is naturally unbalanced. Thus, fix your mind
so that your body is always in balance.
5. Utilize your strength efficiently.
Minimize the use of strength with the quickest movement of body. Acknowledge that what is called
stillness and motion is nothing but an endlessly repeated process.
6. Don't discontinue training.
Mastery of Judo cannot be accomplished in a short time. Since skills depend on mental and physical
application, constant training is essential.
7. Keep yourself humble.
If you become self-centered, you will build a wall around yourself and lose your freedom. If you can
humble yourself in preparation for an event you will surely be better able to judge and understand
it. In a match, you will be able to detect the weak point of your opponent and easily put him/her
under control.
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REISHIKI
REISHIKI
REISHIKI
REISHIKI
In Japanese, reishiki means literally "salutation or thanks." In ancient Japan, reishiki was not a sign
of wealth or class, but the way a cultured person related properly to others. It was a mark of cultural
sensitivity. In Judo, reishiki (courtesy) has a twofold purpose:
First, to live honestly, respectfully, and free from distractions, Judokas immerse themselves regularly
in activity that suspends conscious thought. So, from the point of view of reishiki, how we do something
is at least as important as what we are doing. Through reishiki we achieve a state of tranquility that aids
our behavior in and out of the dojo.
Second, manners make us more capable of unconscious proper response. Kano believed that the root
of Judo's culture was its etiquette and manners. For him, Judokas should always be polite in or out of the
dojo, as an unconscious part of their daily life.
An outward sign of reishiki in modern Judo is the rei or bow. The rei can be performed kneeling
(zarei) or standing (tachirei). It should be performed when entering or leaving the training hall (dojo),
anytime an instructor enters the dojo (all should stop and bow), when entering or leaving the mat area
(tatami), before and after a class, and before and after practice (uchikomi, randori, kata).
To start a practice instructors and students line up standing or kneeling at the edge of the mat. All
bow toward the picture of Dr. Jigoro Kano (shihan ni rei or shomen ni rei), then students bow to the
instructors (sensei ni rei). Then, the instructors bow to the students (shisho rei). The head student or
assistant instructor should guide other students through the ceremony. Before class begins, he or she
should call students to attention by saying kio-tsuke. After students line up, he or she will make the
appropriate calls.
After students finish the last bow, representing all classmates, the head student may say: Sensei
palchi dojo ("teacher, open the training hall"). At the end of class the same bows are performed in
backward order. As signaled by the instructor the head student could say: Sensei, moa dojo; Sensei domo
arigato gozai mas ("teacher, close the training hall; teacher thank you very much").
During practice, each individual should show courtesy toward his or her partner by bowing and saying
onegaishimas ("please, may I have the honor to practice with you?") before any activity. Then he or she
should say domo arigato gozai mas ("thank you very much") after the activity is over.
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RULES OF THE DOJO
RULES OF THE DOJO
RULES OF THE DOJO
RULES OF THE DOJO
There are certain basic rules that are common to all dojos throughout the Judo community. They are
basically related to conduct and hygiene.
1. Always wear foot covering when not on the
mat. Straw sandals (zoris) are the traditional 7. Do not not wear any top clothing under your
footwear, but any pair of sandals is Judo uniform except in exceptional
acceptable. circumstances. Women may wear T-shirts.
2. Keep body, especially feet, scrupulously clean. 8. Do not leave the mat without permission from
Players with dirty feet should not be permitted instructor. As you leave, remember to bow
on to the mat. (also as you return), and to don your footwear.
3. Do not wear rings, earrings or any other 9. Do not talk while seated on the mat during
jewelry, including hair decorations, while on practice. Sit cross-legged and pay attention.
the mat. They may become caught up in a Being inattentive means having little
uniform, bringing serious consequences for the protection if a player is accidentally thrown on
wearer. you.
4. Keep finger and toe-nails short. Long nails can 10. The general posture must be one of
be very sharp and cause injury to other attentiveness (zanshin) at all times. To lean
players. against a wall, lounge around, or lie down is
5. Long hair can be dangerous on the mat. Tie not allowed. If standing, let arms hang loosely
your hair back, pony-tail style, when by your sides. If sitting, your hands should be
practicing. relaxed and placed upon your knees.
6. Do not wear socks on the mat. You may slip
and fall badly.
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ZEN JUDO SYLLABUS
ZEN JUDO SYLLABUS
ZEN JUDO SYLLABUS
ZEN JUDO SYLLABUS
UKEMIWAZA
(Breakfalls)
Mae korobi (front roll), Ushiro ukemi (rear), Migi yoko ukemi (right),
Hidari yoko ukemi (left), Mae ukemi (front)
NAGE WAZA
TACHIWAZA
(Standing Techniques)
GOKYU YONKYU SANKYU
Kata seoi Kata nage
Kubi nage
Ryo ashi dori Ashi guruma
Ashi gake
Hiza guruma Seoi nage
Ko uchi maki komi
Uki goshi Sasae tsuri komi ashi
Tai otoshi
Obi goshi O guruma
Eri nage Ko soto gake
O soto guruma Ko tsuri goshi
Te hiza sasae Koshi guruma
NIKYU IKKYU SHODAN
Soto gake Okuri ashi harai
O soto toshi
Harai tsuri komi ashi O uchi gari
Tsuri komi goshi
O soto gari Uchi mata
Sode tsuri komi goshi
Sumi otoshi Ko soto gari
Uchi ashi gake
Hiji otoshi Harai goshi
De ashi harai
Hane goshi Ko uchi gari
Hiki tai
Kata guruma O goshi
Uchi ashi sasae
Kata ashi dori
HAN SUTEMIWAZA
(Half-Sacrifice Techniques)
SANKYU NIKYU IKKYU SHODAN
Seoi nage Obi goshi
Kubi nage Uki goshi
Hiki tai Eri nage
Ashi gake Kata nage
Te hiza sasae
Tai otoshi
Ko tsuri goshi
Kata Seoi
Koshi guruma
Tsuri komi goshi
SUTEMIWAZA
(Sacrifice Techniques)
NIKYU IKKYU SHODAN
Tomoe nage Yoko gake
Yoko wakare
Yoko guruma Yoko otoshi
Uki waza
Tani Otoshi Ura nage
Sumi gaeshi
Tawara gaeshi Korobi sutemi
Soto maki komi
Hane maki komi
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KATAME WAZA
OSAEKOMIWAZA
(Groundholds)
GOKYU YONKYU SANKYU
Kata gatame Ushiro kesa gatame
Kesa gatame
Makura kesa gatame Mune gatame
Kuzure kesa gatame
NIKYU IKKYU SHODAN
Kami shiho gatame Tate shiho gatame
Yoko shiho gatame
Kuzure kami shiho gatame Kuzure tate shiho gatame
Kuzure yoko shiho gatame
SHIME WAZA
(Strangulations)
SANKYU NIKYU IKKYU SHODAN NIDAN
Hadaka jime Kata ha jime
Nami juji jime Gyaku juji jime Sode guruma jime
Okuri eri jime Katate jime
Kata juji jime Tsukkomi jime
Ryote jime
Sankaku jime
KANSETZU WAZA
(Joint locks)
SANKYU NIKYU IKKYU SHODAN NIDAN
Juji gatame Hiza gatame Hara gatame Te gatame
Ude garami
Ude gatame Waki gatame Ashi gatame Sankaku gatame
ATEMI WAZA
UDE ATE
(Upper Limb Strikes)
YUBISAKI ATE (Finger Strike): Tsukidashi (hand thrust), Ryogan tsuki (strike to both eyes)
HIJI ATE (Elbow Strike): Ushiro ate (rear blow)
TEGATANA ATE (Knife Hand Strike): Kirioroshi (downward cut), Naname uchi (slanting strike)
KOBUSHI ATE (Fist Strike): Naname ate (crossing blow), Yoko ate (side blow), Kami ate (upward blow), Tsukiage
(upper cut), Shimo tsuki (downward strike), Ushiro tsuki (back strike), Ushiro sumi tsuki (rear corner strike),
Tsukkake (punch), Yoko uchi (side blow), Ushiro uchi (rear blow), Uchioroshi (downward strike)
ASHI ATE
(Lower Limb Strikes)
HIZA-GASHIRA ATE (Knee Strikes): Mae ate (front blow)
SEKITO ATE (Ball of Foot Strikes): Naname-geri (crossing kick), Mae-geri (front kick), Taka geri (high front kick)
KAKAKO ATE (Heel Strikes): Ushiro geri (back kick), Yoko geri (side kick)
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From Start to End:
From Start to End:
From Start to End:
From Start to End:
From Color to Color
From Color to Color
From Color to Color
From Color to Color
Dominick McCarthy
The white is yours from the start, Blue, to reach for the sky
so hold it well. --its limits are yours.
Yellow, to eliminate your fear, When Brown appears, like fertile soil,
brings out the best. you are almost settled.
Orange, to feed the fruit of your labors, Only Black, at the last, helps you peer
to ban all pretext; through the darkness,
Green, to gather wisdom like to the everlasting light of Arts
Mother Earth.
ZEN JUDO RANKING
ZEN JUDO RANKING
ZEN JUDO RANKING
ZEN JUDO RANKING
RANK COLOR BELT TIME-IN-GRADE
Mudansha
Novice White belt
Gokyu (5th Kyu) Yellow belt 2 to 3 months
Yonkyu (4th Kyu) Orange belt 4 to 5 months
Sankyu (3rd Kyu) Green belt 5 to 6 months
Nikkyu (2nd Kyu) Blue belt 5 to 6 months
Ikkyu (1st Kyu) Brown belt 6 to 8 months
Yudansha
Shodan (1st Dan) Black belt, 1 ring 6 months to 1 year
Nidan (2nd Dan) Black belt, 2 rings 1 to 2 years
Sandan (3rd Dan) Black belt, 3 rings 2 to 3 years
Yodan (4th Dan) Black belt, 4 rings 3 to 5 years
Godan (5th Dan) Black belt, 5 rings 4 to 7 years
Rokudan (6th Dan) Red and White belt 5 to 9 years
Shichidan (7th Dan) Red and White belt 6 to 12 years
Hachidan (8th Dan) Red and White belt 7 to 15 years
Kudan (9th Dan) Red belt 8 to 18 years
Judan (10th Dan) Red belt 10 to 21 years
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YELLOW BELT
YELLOW BELT
YELLOW BELT
YELLOW BELT
(GOKYU)
MONDO
History:
1. Who founded Judo? Dr. Jigoro Kano.
2. What is the name of his school? The Kodokan (school to learn the way).
3. What is the date of the founding of Judo? 1882.
4. What was unarmed combat called in Japan before Judo? Ju Jutsu.
5. Name three parts of a Judo throw: Off balance - Kuzushi; Entry - Tsukuri; Execution - Kake
6. Name three parts of unarmed combat: Throwing - Nage Waza; Grappling - Katame Waza; Striking -
Atemi Waza
Vocabulary:
1. Judo - the Gentle Path 13. Korobi - Rolling 29. Kuzure - Broken or modified
2. Sensei - Teacher 14. Ushiro - Back 30. Renzoku - Combination
3. Deshi - Student 15. Migi - Right 31. Kaeshi - Counter
4. Dojo - Practice hall, place 16. Hidari - Left 32. Hajime - Begin
of enlightenment 17. Yoko - Side 33. Matte - Stop
5. Tatami - mat 18. Kubi - Neck 34. Kubi Nage - Neck throw
6. Shizen Hontai - 19. Nage - Throw 35. Ashi Gake - Foot block
Fundamental posture 20. Ashi - Foot 36. Ko Uchi Maki Komi - Minor
7. Jigo Hontai - Defensive 21. Gake - Block inner winding
posture 22. Ko - Minor 37. Tai Otoshi - Body drop
8. Waza - Technique 23. Uchi - Inside 38. Kesa Gatame - Scarf hold
9. Randori - Free practice 24. Maki Komi - Winding 39. Kuzure Kesa Gatame -
10. Sute Geiko - Alternate 25. Tai - Body Modified scarf hold
throwing 26. Otoshi - Drop 40. Gokyu - 5th Class
11. Ukemi - Breakfall 27. Kesa - Scarf
12. Mae -Forward 28. Gatame - Hold
WAZA
UKEMIWAZA KAESHIWAZA
A counter to each standing technique
TACHI WAZA
Kubi Nage, Ashi gake, Ko uchi maki komi, Tai otoshi OSAEKOMIWAZA
Hon kesa gatame, Kuzure kesa gatame
RENZOKUWAZA
Kubi nage/Tai otoshi or Ko uchi maki komi RANDORI
Ashi gake/Tai otoshi or Ko uchi maki komi Techniques, combinations, counters on the move
Ko uchi maki komi/Kubi nage or Ashi gake
Tai otoshi/Kubi nage or Ko uchi maki komi
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ORANGE BELT
ORANGE BELT
ORANGE BELT
ORANGE BELT
(YONKYU)
MONDO
History:
1. Name the two divisions of throwing techniques: Standing techniques - Tachi Waza; Sacrifice
techniques - Sutemi Waza
2. Name the three divisions of standing techniques: Hand techniques - Te Waza; Hip techniques -
Koshi Waza; Foot techniques - Ashi Waza
3. What are the two principles of Kodokan Judo as defined by Dr. Kano? Maximun efficiency and
mutual benefit and welfare.
4. What is the ultimate goal of Judo as defined by Dr. Kano? The harmonious development and
eventual perfection of human character.
Vocabulary:
1. Seiza - Sitting on the knees 18. Shiai - Contest 31. Te Hiza Sasae - Hand to
2. Anza - Sitting cross-legged 19. Judoka - Judo player knee prop
3. Kata - Prearranged form 20. Judogi - uniform 32. Kata Gatame - Shoulder
4. Seoi - Shoulder 21. Tori - attacker hold
5. Ryo - Both 22. Uke - defender 33. Makura Kesa Gatame -
6. Dori - Grasp or hold 23. Uchikomi - Repetition Pillow scarf hold
7. Hiza - Knee practice 34. Ma ai - Fighting distance
8. Guruma - Wheel 24. Kata Seoi - Ritual shoulder (harmony of space)
9. Uki - To float throw 35. Kio-tsuke - Attention
10. Goshi - Hip 25. Ryo Ashi Dori - Two hands 36. Taiso/Dosa--Exercises
11. Obi - Belt ankle hold 37. Junbi Undo - Warm-ups
12. Eri - Lapel 26. Hiza Guruma - Knee wheel 38. Shumatsu Undo - Cooling-
13. O - Major 27. Uki Goshi - Floating hip off exercises
14. Soto - Outside 28. Obi Goshi - Belt hip throw 39. Ki - Inner energy
15. Te - Hand 29. Eri Nage - Lapel throw 40. Yonkyu - 4th Class
16. Sasae - Lower prop 30. O Soto Guruma - Major
17. Makura - Pillow outside wheel throw
WAZA
UKEMIWAZA & TACHIWAZA OSAEKOMIWAZA
Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Ko uchi maki komi, Tai Hon kesa gatame, Kuzure kesa gatame, Kata
otoshi, Kata seoi, Ryo ashi dori, Hiza guruma, Uki gatame, Makura kesa gatame
goshi, Obi goshi, Eri nage, O soto guruma, Te hiza
sasae NAGE-OSAEKOMIWAZA
Throws to groundholds for each standing
RENZOKUWAZA technique
Combinations three to each standing technique
RANDORI & SHIAI (Light contest)
KAESHIWAZA
A counter one and two to each standing technique
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GREEN BELT
GREEN BELT
GREEN BELT
GREEN BELT
(SANKYU)
MONDO
History:
1. Who is the founder of Zen Judo? Shihan Dominick McCarthy.
2. When was Zen Judo founded? In 1974.
3. Where is Zen Judo's World Headquarters? At the Petersfield Judo Club, in Hampshire, England.
4. Name the three divisions of mat techniques: Holding - Osaekomi Waza; Choking - Shime Waza;
Joint locks - Kansetsu Waza
Vocabulary:
1. Dozo - Please 17. O Guruma - Major wheel 29. Tai Sabaki - Pivoting/turning
2. Sasae - To prop 18. Ko Soto Gake - Minor outside body
3. Tsuri - To lift block 30. Kumi Kata - Forms of
4. Komi -To pull 19. Ko Tsuri Goshi - Minor lifting gripping
5. Mune - Chest hip throw 31. Ayumi Ashi - Normal Walking
6. Han - Half 20. Koshi Guruma - Hip wheel 32. Tsugi Ashi - Judo Walking
7. Sutemi - Sacrifice 21. Ushiro Kesa Gatame - Rear 33. Bogyo - Defense
8. Shime or Jime - Strangling scarf hold 34. Fusegi - Escape
9. Kansetsu - Joint lock 22. Mune Gatame - Chest hold 35. Maitta! - I surrender
10. Nami - Normal 23. Shime Waza - Strangling 36. Tachirei/Ritsurei - Standing
11. Juji - Cross techniques bow
12. Ude - Arm 24. Kansetsu Waza - Joint lock 37. Zarei - Kneeling bow
13. Kata Nage - Shoulder throw techniques 38. Joseki - Place of honor in
14. Ashi Guruma - Foot (leg) 25. Nami Juji Jime - Normal dojo
wheel cross choke 39. Henke - Blending
15. Seoi Nage - Shoulder throw 26. Ude Garami - Arm lock 40. Sankyu - 3rd Class
16. SasaeTsuriKomiAshi - 27. Jushin - Center of gravity
Propping lifting foot block 28. Shintai - Body movement
WAZA
UKEMIWAZA & TACHIWAZA OSAEKOMIWAZA
Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Ko uchi maki komi, Tai otoshi, Hon kesa gatame, Kuzure kesa gatame, Kata
Kata seoi, Ryo ashi dori, Hiza guruma, Uki goshi, Obi gatame, Makura kesa gatame, Ushiro kesa
goshi, Eri nage, O soto guruma, Te hiza sasae, Kata gatame, Mune gatame
nage, Ashi guruma, (Morote) seoi nage, Sasae tsuri
NAGE-OSAEKOMIWAZA
komi ashi, O guruma, Ko soto gake, Ko tsuri goshi,
Throws to groundholds for each standing
Koshi guruma
technique
HAN SUTEMIWAZA
SHIME WAZA
Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Taoi otoshi, Kata seoi
Nami juji jime
RENZOKUWAZA
KANSETSU WAZA
Combinations three
Ude garami
KAESHIWAZA
RANDORI & SHIAI (Light contest)
A counter one, two, and two by two to each
standing technique
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History:
1. Who brought Zen Judo to America? Sensei H.B. (Keo) Cavalcanti.
2. When was Zen Judo brought to America? In 1991.
3. Where is Zen Judo s American headquarters? At the Wadokan Dojo.
4. What style of Judo do we seek to emulate? Shihan Kyuzo Mifune s.
5. Name two divisions of sacrifice techniques: Back falling sacrifice techniques  Ma Sutemi Waza;
Side falling sacrifice techniques  Yoko Sutemi Waza
6. Describe the three stages of training in Martial Arts:
Practice - training where will and conscious efforts are involved
Performance - period of concentration without consciousness
Perfection - period of true freedom, unlimited by form or technique
Vocabulary:
1. Shihan - Great master, Ryu founder 19. Gyaku - Reverse
2. Bushido - The way of the warrior 20. O Soto Otoshi - Major outside drop
3. Budo - The martial way 21. Tsuri Komi Goshi - Lift-pull hip throw
4. Hiki - To pull 22. Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi - Sleeve lift-pull hip throw
5. Dori - To grasp 23. Uchi Ashi Gake - Inside leg block
6. Harai - To Sweep 24. De Ashi Harai -Advanced foot sweep
7. Wakare - To separate 25. Hiki Tai - Body (sleeve) pull
8. Sumi - Corner 26. Uchi Ashi Sasae - Inside leg prop
9. Shiho  Corner 27. Kata Ashi Dori-Hand (shoulder) grasp on
10. Yoko Wakare - Side separation 28. Happo No Kuzushi - Forms of off-balancing
11. Uki Waza - Floating technique 29. Tokui - Favorite technique
12. Sumi Gaeshi - Corner counter 30. Seiryoku Zenyo - Maximum efficiency
13. Yoko Shiho Gatame - Side corner hold 31. Jita Kyoei - Mutual benefit and welfare
14. Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatame - Modified side 32. Shin - Spirit or mind
corner hold 33. Mushin - Mind without awareness, without self-
15. Gyaku Juji Jime - Reverse cross choke consciousness
16. Kata Juji Jime - Half cross choke 34. Zanshin - Watchful, alert mind
35. Zen - True, profound silence, the natural way to be
17. Juji Gatame - Cross arm lock
36. Nikyu - 2nd Class
18. Ude Gatame - Normal arm lock
WAZA
UKEMIWAZA & TACHIWAZA HAN SUTEMIWAZA
Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Ko uchi maki komi, Tai Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Taoi otoshi, Kata seoi, Uki
otoshi, Kata seoi, Ryo ashi dori, Hiza guruma, Uki goshi, Kata nage
goshi, Obi goshi, Eri nage, O soto guruma, Te hiza
sasae, Kata nage, Ashi guruma, (Morote) seoi nage, SUTEMIWAZA
Sasae tsuri komi ashi, O guruma, Ko soto gake, Ko Yoko wakare, Uki waza, Sumi gaeshi
tsuri goshi, Koshi guruma, O soto otoshi, Tsuri komi
goshi, Sode tsuri komi goshi, Uchi ashi gake, De RENZOKUWAZA
ashi harai, Hiki tai, Uchi ashi sasae, Kata ashi dori Combinations four
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A counter one, two, and two by two to each Throws to groundholds for each standing
standing technique technique
KAESHI-SUTEMI SHIME WAZA
Sacrifice counters Nami juji jime, Gyaku juji jime, Kata juji jime
OSAEKOMIWAZA KANSETSU WAZA
Hon kesa gatame, Kuzure kesa gatame, Kata Ude garami, Juji gtame, Ude gatame
gatame, Makura kesa gatame, Ushiro kesa
gatame, Mune gatame, Yoko shiho gatame, RANDORI & SHIAI (Light contest)
Kuzure yoko shiho gatame
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History:
1. What was the name of the old (Ju-Jutsu) ranking in Japan? The Menkyo.
2. What replaced it? The Dan (Black belt) system.
3. How is the Dan system divided? Shodan -1st degree, Nidan - 2nd degree, Sandan - 3rd degree, Yodan
- 4th degree, Godan - 5th degree, Rokudan - 6th degree, Shichidan - 7th degree, Hachidan - 8th
degree, Kudan - 9th degree, Judan - 10th degree.
4. Describe the seven principles of Bushido:
Gi - right attitude, rectitude; Yu - bravery; Jin - universal love, compassion; Rei - courtesy; Makoto
- utter sincerity, truthfulness; Melyo - honor and glory; Chugo - devotion, loyalty.
Vocabulary:
1. Mudansha - holder of color belt 24. Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame - Modified upper
2. Yudansha - holder of black belt corner hold
3. Hiji - Elbow 25. Hadaka Jime - Naked hand choke
4. Hane - To spring or jump 26. Okuri Eri Jime - Sliding lapel choke
5. Gari - To reap 27. Hiza Gatame - Knee lock
6. Tomoe - Turning over 28. Waki Gatame - Armpit lock
7. Tani - Valley 29. Zazen - Meditation
8. Tawara -To hurl over one's head 30. Kokyu - Breath power, with Ki
9. Kami - Upper corner 31. Kokyu Ho - Breathing method
10. Okuri -To slide, to send forward 32. Kokyu Dosa - Breathing exercise
11. Waki - Armpit 33. Fudo - Motionless, calm
12. Soto Gake - Outside block 34. Fudo Shin - A calm spirit
13. Harai Tsuri Komi Ashi - Lift-pull foot sweep 35. Bodai Shin - An enlightened spirit
14. O Soto Gari - Major outside reap 36. Mushotoku - Desireless of profit (Right way to
15. Sumi Otoshi - Corner drop practice martial art)
16. Hiji Otoshi - Elbow drop 37. Mizu-no-Kokoro - Mind like water, reflecting
17. Hane Goshi - Spring hip throw and in harmony with it
18. Kata Guruma - Shoulder wheel 38. Tsuki-no-Kokoro - Mind like moon, global
19. Tomoe Nage - Circular throw consciousness of one's surroundings
20. Yoko Guruma - Side wheel 39. Junidan - Black belt, twelfth degree (rank
21. Tani Otoshi - Valley drop held only by Dr. Kano)
22. Tawara Gaeshi - Rice bale counter 40. Ikkyu - 1st Class
23. Kami Shiho Gatame - Upper corner hold
WAZA
UKEMIWAZA & TACHIWAZA gake, Ko tsuri goshi, Koshi guruma, O soto otoshi,
Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Ko uchi maki komi, Tai Tsuri komi goshi, Sode tsuri komi goshi, Uchi ashi
otoshi, Kata seoi, Ryo ashi dori, Hiza guruma, Uki gake, De ashi harai, Hiki tai, Uchi ashi sasae,
goshi, Obi goshi, Eri nage, O soto guruma, Te hiza Kata ashi dori, Soto gake, Harai tsuri komi ashi, O
sasae, Kata nage, Ashi guruma, (Morote) seoi soto gari, Sumi otoshi, Hiji otoshi, Hane goshi,
nage, Sasae tsuri komi ashi, O guruma, Ko soto Kata guruma
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HAN SUTEMIWAZA OSAEKOMIWAZA
Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Taoi otoshi, Kata seoi, Uki Hon kesa gatame, Kuzure kesa gatame, Kata
goshi, Kata nage, (Morote) seoi nage, Hiki tai gatame, Makura kesa gatame, Ushiro kesa
gatame, Mune gatame, Yoko shiho gatame,
SUTEMIWAZA Kuzure yoko shiho gatame, Kami shiho gatame,
Yoko wakare, Uki waza, Sumi gaeshi, Tomoe Kuzure kami shiho gatame
nage, Yoko guruma, Tani otoshi, Tawara gaeshi
NAGE-OSAEKOMIWAZA
RENZOKUWAZA Throws to groundholds for each standing
Combinations four technique
RENZOKU-HAN SUTEMI SHIME WAZA
Half-sacrifice twos Nami juji jime, Gyaku juji jime, Kata juji jime,
Hadaka jime, Okuri eri jime
RENZOKU-SUTEMI
Sacrifice twos KANSETSU WAZA
Ude garami, Juji gtame, Ude gatame, Hiza
KAESHIWAZA gatame, Waki gatame
A counter one, two, and two by two to each
standing technique RANDORI & SHIAI (Light contest)
KAESHI-SUTEMI
Sacrifice counters
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History:
1. What categories of expertise are found in the Dan system?
 Trainee or  Disciple (Shodan to Sandan),  Expert or  Teacher (Yodan to Rokudan),  Master
(Shichidan to Hachidan),  Grand-master (Kudan to Judan).
2. What is the proper way to address an instructor in each Dan category?
 Trainee/Disciple - Sensei;  Expert/Teacher - Renshi/Shihan;  Master - Kyoshi,  Grand-
master - Hanshi
3. What is Kata?
A prearranged or ritual form of practice, where the emphasis is on perfection of technique and
control of mind and body.
4. What is the Randori no Kata?
The first set of Judo Kata, comprising Nage no Kata and Katame no Kata.
Vocabulary:
1. Mata - Thigh 18. Korobi Sutemi - Rolling sacrifice
2. De - Advance 19. Soto Maki Komi - Outside winding throw
3. Ura - Back or rear 20. Hane Maki Komi - Springing winding throw
4. Tate - Vertical or Straddling 21. Tate Shiho Gatame - Vertical corner hold
5. Ha - Wing 22. Kuzure Tate Shiho Gatame - Modified vertical
6. Katate - One hand corner hold
7. Ryote - Two hands 23. Kata Ha Jime - Single wing choke
8. Okuri Ashi Harai - Forward foot sweep 24. Katate Jime - One hand choke
9. O Uchi Gari - Major inside reap 25. Ryote Jime - Two hand choke
10. Uchi Mata - Inside thigh throw 26. Hara Gatame - Stomach armlock
11. Ko Soto Gari - Minor outside reap 27. Ashi Gatame - Leg armlock
12. Harai Goshi - Sweeping hip 28. I Shin Den Shin--From my soul to your soul
13. Ko Uchi Gari - Minor inside reap (nonverbal communication)
14. O Goshi - Major hip throw 29. Reiseishin - When your spirit is one with the
15. Yoko Gake - Side block spirit of the universe
16. Yoko Otoshi - Side drop 30. Shodan - 1st Degree black belt
17. Ura Nage - Rear throw
Obs.: Candidate should also have at least six months to a year experience as instructor.
WAZA
UKEMIWAZA & TACHIWAZA goshi, Sode tsuri komi goshi, Uchi ashi gake, De
Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Ko uchi maki komi, Tai ashi harai, Hiki tai, Uchi ashi sasae, Kata ashi dori,
otoshi, Kata seoi, Ryo ashi dori, Hiza guruma, Uki Soto gake, Harai tsuri komi ashi, O soto gari, Sumi
goshi, Obi goshi, Eri nage, O soto guruma, Te hiza otoshi, Hiji otoshi, Hane goshi, Kata guruma, Okuri
sasae, Kata nage, Ashi guruma, (Morote) seoi nage, ashi harai, O uchi gari, Uchi mata, Ko soto gari,
Sasae tsuri komi ashi, O guruma, Ko soto gake, Ko Harai goshi, Ko uchi gari, O goshi
tsuri goshi, Koshi guruma, O soto otoshi, Tsuri komi
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HAN SUTEMIWAZA KAESHI-SUTEMI
Kubi nage, Ashi gake, Taoi otoshi, Kata seoi, Uki Sacrifice counters
goshi, Kata nage, (Morote) seoi nage, Hiki tai, Obi
goshi, Eri nage, Te hiza sasae, Ko tsuri goshi, Koshi OSAEKOMIWAZA
guruma, Tsuri komi goshi Hon kesa gatame, Kuzure kesa gatame, Kata
gatame, Makura kesa gatame, Ushiro kesa
SUTEMIWAZA gatame, Mune gatame, Yoko shiho gatame,
Yoko wakare, Uki waza, Sumi gaeshi, Tomoe nage, Kuzure yoko shiho gatame, Kami shiho gatame,
Yoko guruma, Tani otoshi, Tawara gaeshi, Yoko Kuzure kami shiho gatame, Tate shiho gatame,
gake, Yoko otoshi, Ura nage, Korobi sutemi, Soto Kuzure tate shiho gatame
maki komi, Hane maki komi
NAGE-OSAEKOMIWAZA
RENZOKUWAZA Throws to groundholds for each standing
Combinations five technique
RENZOKU-HAN SUTEMI SHIME WAZA
Half-sacrifice twos Nami juji jime, Gyaku juji jime, Kata juji jime,
Hadaka jime, Okuri eri jime, Kata ha jime,
RENZOKU-SUTEMI Katate jime, Ryote jime
Sacrifice threes
KANSETSU WAZA
KAESHIWAZA Ude garami, Juji gtame, Ude gatame, Hiza
A counter one, two, and two by two to each gatame, Waki gatame, Hara gatame, Ashi gatame
standing technique
RANDORI & SHIAI (Light contest)
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History:
1. What is the Kodokan Gokyo no Waza? It is the Nage Waza syllabus for the Kodokan.
2. When was the Gokyo no Waza created? In 1895.
3. When was the Gokyo no Waza completed? In 1920.
Vocabulary:
1. Sukui - To scoop 16. Yoki - Cultivating energy
2. Utsuri - To shift 17. Bonno - Loss of concentration
3. Tsukkomi - To thrust 18. Yomi - Ability to read opponent's state or
4. Sankaku - Triangular condition (see Bonno)
5. Sukuinage - Scooping throw 19. Genshin - Ability to sense an intended attack
6. Utsuri Goshi - Shifting hip throw 20. Go no Sen - Ability to seize your opponent's
7. Sode Guruma Jime - Sleeve wheel choke initiative and counter it immediately
8. Tsukkomi Jime - Thrusting choke 21. Bushi no Nasake - The warrior's gentleness,
9. Sankaku Jime - Triangular choke when the strongest and bravest must also be
10. Te Gatame - Hand armlock in closest
11. Sankaku Gatame - Triangular lock 22. touch with feelings of compassion,
12. Shikko - Samurai walk, knee walk gentleness, and justice
13. Shuchu Ryoku - Concentrating all your energy 23. Haori - Large sleeve jacket with family or ryu
at one point in a given moment crest, worn over Gi on special occasions
14. Uchi Deshi - A direct disciple, a live-in 24. Kanshusai - Student chosen to take special
disciple Kodokan advanced courses (offered for the
15. Shuki - Conserving energy best, brightest)
* Obs.: Candidates should also have at least one year experience as assistant instructors or instructors.
WAZA
NAGE NO KATA
TE KOSHI ASHI MA SUTEMI YOKO SUTEMI
Uki otoshi Uki goshi Okuri ashi harai Tomoe nage Yoko gake
Kata seoi Harai goshi Sasae Ura nage Yoko guruma
Kata guruma Tsuri komi goshi tsurikomiashi Sumi gaeshi Uki waza
Uchi mata
GOKYO NO WAZA
ICHI NI SAN SHI GO
De ashi harai Ko soto gari Ko soto gake Sumi gaeshi O soto guruma
Hiza guruma Ko uchi gari Obi goshi Tani otoshi Uki waza
Sasaetsurikomiashi Kubi nage Yoko otoshi Hane maki komi Yoko wakare
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ICHI NI SAN SHI GO
Uki goshi Tsuri komi goshi Ashi guruma Sukuinage Yoko guruma
O soto gari Okuri ashi harai Hane goshi Utsuri goshi Ushiro goshi
O goshi Tai otoshi Haraitsurikomiashi O guruma Ura nage
O uchi gari Harai goshi Tomoe nage Soto maki komi Sumi otoshi
Kata seoi (seoinage) Uchi mata Kata guruma Uki otoshi Yoko gake
SHIMEWAZA KANSETSUWAZA
Sode guruma jime Te gatame
Tsukkomi jime Sankaku gatame
Sankaku jime
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History:
1. What is the Kodokan Shimmeisho no Waza?
It is the additional set of Nage Waza techniques officially adopted by the Kodokan since the revision
of the Gokyo no Waza.
Vocabulary:
1. Kuchiki - One hand 16. Ko Uchi Gaeshi - Minor inside counter
2. Taoshi - To drop 17. Hane Goshi Gaeshi--Springing hip counter
3. Kibisu - Heel 18. Harai Goshi Gaeshi - Sweeping hip counter
4. Sukashi - To slip 19. Uchi Mata Gaeshi - Inner thigh counter
5. Tsubame - Swallow 20. Kani Basami - Scissors throw
6. Kawazu - One leg 21. Kawazu Gake - One leg entangle
7. Garami - Entanglement 22. O Soto Maki Komi - Major outside winding
8. Morote Gari - Two hand reap 23. Uchi Mata Maki Komi - Inner thigh winding
9. Kuchiki Taoshi - One hand drop 24. Harai Maki Komi - Hip sweep winding
10. Kibisu Gaeshi - Heel counter 25. Ashi Garami - Entangled leglock
11. Uchi Mata Sukashi - Inner thigh slip 26. Ken no Sen - To take the initiative, launching
12. Dakiage - High lift an attack
13. Tsubame Gaeshi - Swallow counter 27. Kurai--State of mind free of all pressure,
14. O Soto Gaeshi - Major outside counter enabling one to use attacker's force against
15. O Uchi Gaeshi - Major inside counter him/her
* Obs.: Candidates should have at least two years of experience as instructors.
WAZA
KATAME NO KATA
OSAEKOMI SHIME KANSETSU
Kuzure kesa gatame Kata juji jime Ude garami
Kata gatame Hadaka jime Juji gatame
Kami shiho gatame Okuri eri jime Ude gatame
Yoko shiho gatame Kata ha jime Hiza gatame
Kuzure kami shiho gatame Gyaku juji jime Ashi garami
SHIMMEISHO NO WAZA
TE KOSHI ASHI YOKO SUTEMI
Morote gari Dakiage Tsubame gaeshi Kani basami
Kuchiki taoshi O soto gaeshi Kawazu gake
Kibisu gaeshi O uchi gaeshi O soto maki komi
Uchi mata sukashi Ko uchi gaeshi Uchi mata maki komi
Hane goshi gaeshi Harai maki komi
Harai goshi gaeshi
Uchi mata gaeshi
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History:
1. What is the Kime no Kata?
It is a kata designed to teach the basics of attack and defense
Vocabulary:
1. Idori - Kneeling ritual techniques 14. Keage - Groin kick
2. Ryote Dori - Two hand grip 15. Nuki Kake - Sword unsheathing
3. Tsukkake - Stomach punch 16. Kirioroshi - Downward sword cut
4. Suri Age - Forehead thrust 17. Kyusho - Vital points
5. Yoko Uchi - Side blow 18. Makoto - Feeling of absolute sincerity and
6. Ushiro Dori - Back hold total frankness, requiring a pure mind, free
7. Tsukkomi - Dagger thrust to stomach from pressures of events
8. Kirikomi - Downward slash 19. Mokuso - Healing posture assumed at the end
9. Yoko Tsuki - Dagger thrust to side of heavy training or contest (half-lotus or full
10. Tachiai - Standing ritual techniques lotus sitting position)
11. Sode Tori - Sleeve grab 20. Okuden - Hidden teaching, secret teaching
12. Tsukkake - Punch to face that a master would transmit to only a few
(standingtechnique) chosen students
13. Tsukiage - Uppercut
* Obs.: Candidates should also have at least three years of experience as instructors.
WAZA
KIME NO KATA
IDORI TACHIAI
Ryote dori Ryote dori Tsukkomi
Tsukkake Sode tori Kirikomi
Suri age Tsukkake Nuki kake
Yoko uchi Tsukiage Kirioroshi
Ushiro dori Suri age
Tsukkomi Yoko uchi
Kirikomi Keage
Yoko tsuki Ushiro dori
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Higher Dan promotions are issued by decision of the American Zen Judo Yudansha Council, based on the
following criteria:
ż candidate's technical knowledge of Judo
ż experience as a player
ż teaching competence (in terms of quality of black belt students)
ż service. to the Zen Judo family
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